Curried Lentils With Sweet Potatoes and Swiss Chard
Total Time
About 1 hour
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Ingredients
6-10 servings
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped small
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded if desired, then minced
- 4 to 5 cups vegetable broth as needed
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups dried lentils (shown here are lentils de puy)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound Swiss chard, center ribs removed, leaves thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Finely grated zest of 1 lime
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- 1/3 cup finely chopped roasted or tamari-flavored almonds, for garnish (optional)
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions, for garnish
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Preparation
Step 1
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat.
Step 2
Add onion and saute until translucent, 5 to 7 minutes.
Step 3
Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, curry powder and jalapeno. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
Step 4
Stir in 4 cups broth, sweet potatoes, lentils and bay leaf.
Step 5
Increase heat to high and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium, partially cover, and simmer for 25 minutes. (If lentils seem dry, add up to 1 cup stock, as needed.)
Step 6
Stir in chard and salt and pepper, and continue cooking until lentils are tender and chard is cooked, about 30 to 45 minutes total.
Step 7
Just before serving, stir in cilantro, lime zest and juice.
Step 8
Spoon into a large, shallow serving dish. Garnish with almonds, if desired, and scallions.
Step 9
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Chef's notes
It can be easy for the sweet potatoes to overcook; add the lentils 10 minutes sooner than the sweet potatoes.
Using half the amount of greens is fine as it can be a lot to fit in the pot.
Measurements for cilantro or scallions can be approximate; a 'handful' of each will suffice.
The dish may not need all the garnishes; the lime is essential, but almonds, cilantro, and scallions can be optional.
